IGP places N30m reward on kidnapper’s head

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris has put a N30million on the head of a wanted kidnap kingpin, Evans.
Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni, who made this known yesterday, said plans were also underway to demolish the two-bedroom bungalow used as hideout by Evans and his gang is to be demolished.
The building at 19, Ataye Street, Lanre Bus Stop, Igando, was uncovered last Friday after an industrialist, Donatus Duru, who was kidnapped in February, escaped and ran to the police.
Although none of the suspects was found, the police recovered four AK47 rifles, six number plates, one lawn mower, two Berretta Pistols with four fully loaded magazines, one military camouflage cap, two locally made leg chains, a bullet proof vest, 59 AK47 magazines, 1,272 live ammunition, a Toyota Hiace bus and a motorcycle from the building.
Displaying the recovered firearms, Owoseni said the command was talking with the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice on the demolition of the building under the Anti-Kidnapping law.
Owoseni said another kidnapper’s den was uncovered at Ijegemo Creek in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin.
He said: “The robust reward is for whoever would whistle-blow and reveal the whereabouts of Evans and aid us in apprehending him and his gang members.
“We will take over the house and demolish it in accordance with the newly enacted Lagos State Law against kidnappers. We will work with the office of the Attorney-General.
“We arrested two suspects and during interrogation, it was discovered that they were working for Evans, who has been on the police wanted list for four years.
“We are working assiduously to ensure that we nab Evans by all means possible so that his reign of terror will end.”
At the Festac den, Owoseni said a pump action double barrel gun, two locally made guns, a jack knife and different calibre of ammunition were recovered.
He said: “Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping unit and Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) stormed the hideouts on a tip off. Although we did not arrest hoodlums, we were able to dislodge them. We are still on the trail of the suspects and the command would not relent in ridding the state of criminal elements.”
Owoseni called on doctors and hospital managements to treat victims with gunshot injuries or any other serious wounds.
He said: “Don’t let victims of gunshot die while waiting for police report. Police report is not a prerequisite to treating gunshot injuries. While treating the patient, you can contact the police. The IGP has ordered you to treat people with gunshot injuries as the police would sanction those who fail to comply with the order.”